Hero Vida V1 vs Bajaj Chetak Electric
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Hero Vida V1 vs Bajaj Chetak Electric. Hero Vida V1: 6 kW peak (~8 hp) – NOTE: estimated figure; Hero officially rates continuous output at 3.94 kW hp, 108 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 80 km/h (V1 Plus; V1 Pro limited to same), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Bajaj Chetak Electric: 4 hp (3 kW) continuous; approximately 5.5 hp (4.08 kW) peak hp, 118 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 73 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Hero Vida V1
Bajaj Chetak Electric
Horsepower (hp)
6 hp
4 hp
Torque (Nm)
25 Nm
16 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
80 km/h
73 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
108 kg
118 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
6 kW peak (~8 hp) – NOTE: estimated figure; Hero officially rates continuous output at 3.94 kW
4 hp (3 kW) continuous; approximately 5.5 hp (4.08 kW) peak
Torque
25 Nm (peak, from electric motor)
16 Nm @ 0 rpm (instant torque, electric motor)
Top Speed
80 km/h (V1 Plus; V1 Pro limited to same)
73 km/h
Weight
108 kg (curb weight)
118 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
N/A – Electric (estimated ~25-30 Wh/km real-world consumption)
N/A — Electric vehicle; energy consumption approximately 25–30 Wh/km (real-world estimate)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Hero Vida V1
7.0/10
"Smart city EV if battery checks out — avoid rushed buys."
Pros
+OTA updates improve bike
+Solid real-world range
+Slick connected app
Cons
−Early battery thermal issues
−EV tech training inconsistent
−Resale value still uncertain
Bajaj Chetak Electric
6.8/10
"Charming urban scooter that demands careful pre-purchase battery inspection."
Pros
+Excellent build quality overall
+IP67 water resistance rating
+Low, confidence-inspiring center of gravity
Cons
−Thin dealer and parts network
−Real range disappoints vs claims
−Avoid pre-2022 software gremlins
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